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YB05 XGM

2005 Citroen C4

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,499 mi
Last recorded98,499 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 XGM
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 98,499 miles

engine covers / under trays fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2016 98,498 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2015 87,358 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Feb 2015 87,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 70,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 70,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 58,144 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 42,533 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 38,114 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 33,828 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2009 48,023 miles

wipers catching each other slightly

How Reliable is the Citroen C4?

Based on 3,110,282 MOT tests across 237,183 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,034
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
237,183
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 68,682
Stop lamp not working 57,397
position lamp(s) not working 51,823
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 46,041
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 39,505
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YB05 XGM is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 65,246 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 68,682 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YB05 XGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C4 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen C4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YB05 XGM registered?

YB05 XGM is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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